House For Sale £565,000
BACKING ON TO FIELDS - LOVELY VIEWS! GARDENS EXTENDING TO NEARLY QUARTER OF AN ACRE! 24 Ham Meadow is a substantial, detached, modern house standing in an impressive level plot and gardens extending to just under a quarter of an acre (0.21 acres approximately) and backing on to fields. Situated in a very sought-after head of cul-de-sac position, this home boasts an attached single garage and private driveway parking for four cars or more. The house benefits from double glazing and mains gas fired radiator central heating. The deceptively spacious (1426 square feet), flexible living accommodation offers fantastic natural light and comprises entrance porch, entrance reception hall, L-shaped sitting room / dining room, conservatory, kitchen and ground floor WC. On the first floor, there is a landing area, three generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. This wonderful home is situated near the centre of the sought-after village of Marnhull in Dorset - only a very short drive to the neighbouring towns of Sturminster Newton and Sherborne. Marnhull is one of the largest villages in England with a thriving community life and is celebrated in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. It has two public houses - one of which is opposite the entrance to the cul-de-sac, two primary schools, three churches, doctors' surgery, pharmacy, carpet and soft furnishing shop, two grocery shops (one with a post office), hairdresser and beauty salon and service and repair garage. There are many clubs, events and societies that use Marnhull's village hall and it is surrounded by beautiful countryside and the thriving towns of Sturminster Newton and Shaftesbury. It is nine minutes from Dike & sons famous family supermarket in Stalbridge. The property is within the catchment area for Gillingham School and Sturminster Newton High School. Port Regis, Clayesmore and Bryanston schools are also within easy reach. It is only a short drive to the historic Abbey town of Sherborne with its popular boutique high street and bustling out and about culture, markets, cafes, Waitrose and Sainsbury's stores, restaurants, world famous private schools and breath-taking abbey building. London Waterloo station can be reached in under two hours from nearby Gillingham Station. This property is perfect for those young families looking to upsize to this perfect Dorset village or cash buyers looking to move into the area seeking the ideal Dorset property. THIS PROPERTY MUST BE VIEWED INTERNALLY TO BE APPRECIATED!
Glazed front door leads to entrance porch/ boot room.
Entrance Porch / Boot Room – 11’2 Maximum x 2’10 Maximum
Windows to both sides and front, ceramic floor tiles, electric light connected, panelled front door leads to entrance reception hall.
Entrance Reception Hall – 13’5 Maximum x 6’9 Maximum
A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, two double glazed windows to the front, staircase rises to the first floor, door leads to understairs storage cupboard space housing central heating boiler, radiator, telephone point, doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.
Lounge / Dining Room – 20’6 Maximum x 19’3 Maximum
A generous L-Shaped main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front, double glazed window to the rear, sliding double glazed patio doors to the rear, brick open fireplace and surrounds, two radiators, TV point, double glazed sliding patio door leads to conservatory.
Conservatory – 19’11 Maximum x 8’4 Maximum
Double glazed construction with sliding double glazed patio door to the rear, windows to both sides and rear overlook the rear garden to fields beyond, light and power connected, radiator.
Kitchen – 12’11 Maximum x 9’6 Maximum
A range of modern fitted kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, space for gas hob and electric oven, inset stainless steel gas hob, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, integrated fridge and freezer, concealed wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC double glazed door to the side.
Door from the entrance hall leads to cloak room.
Cloak Room – 6’1 Maximum x 3’2 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side, low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splashback, radiator.
Hardwood staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing, half landing radiator, uPVC large double glazed feature stairwell window to the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, landing measures 10’3 maximum x 4’2 maximum, ceiling hatch and loft ladder leads to loft storage space, door leads to airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, pump for power shower, slatted shelving. Doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
Bedroom One – 18’8 Maximum x 9’ Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front, a sunny southerly aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying views across the fields and rear garden, two electric radiators, fitted bedroom furniture includes double wardrobes, overhead cupboard space, bedside tables, shelved alcoves.
Bedroom Two – 13’6 Maximum x 8’8 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted electric radiator.
Bedroom Three – 9’7 Maximum x 9’9 into wardrobe recess
A third double bedroom, uPVC double glazed windows to the front with views across the cul-de-sac, wall mounted electric radiator, doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
Family Bathroom – 7’9 Maximum x 6’8 Maximum
A fitted suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin in work surface with cupboards under, tiled walls, tiled panelled bath with folding glazed shower screen over, wall mounted electric shower over, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, chrome heated towel rail, wall mounted cabinets, illuminated mirror, heated towel rail.
Outside
This property occupies a generous level plot and gardens extending to just under a quarter of an acre (0.21 acres approximately). At the front of the property there is a substantial front garden and private driveway providing a maximum depth from the head of the cul-de-sac of 62’. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn and boasts a variety of shaped flower beds and borders, well stocked with a selection of mature trees, plants and shrubs. A dropped curb from the head of the cul-de-sac gives vehicular access to a private driveway providing offroad parking for four cars or more, security lighting, driveway leads to single garage.
Single Garage – 18’9 Maximum x 9’5 Maximum
Metal up and over garage door, light and power connected, window to the rear, personal door to the side, rafter storage above, fitted work bench with space for freezer under, wall mounted cupboards.
Timber gate from the driveway area leads to the main rear garden. This huge rear garden has particularly good proportions and is level. It backs on to fields and measures 115’ in width x 93’ in depth maximum. This lovely rear garden is laid mainly to shaped lawn and boasts a variety of well stocked flower beds and borders including a selection of mature plants and shrubs, a variety of mature trees, timber pergola, paved patio area. The rear garden is enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedges, undercover seating area at the rear which is ide
Glazed front door leads to entrance porch/ boot room.
Entrance Porch / Boot Room – 11’2 Maximum x 2’10 Maximum
Windows to both sides and front, ceramic floor tiles, electric light connected, panelled front door leads to entrance reception hall.
Entrance Reception Hall – 13’5 Maximum x 6’9 Maximum
A useful greeting area providing a heart to the home, two double glazed windows to the front, staircase rises to the first floor, door leads to understairs storage cupboard space housing central heating boiler, radiator, telephone point, doors lead off the entrance reception hall to the main ground floor rooms.
Lounge / Dining Room – 20’6 Maximum x 19’3 Maximum
A generous L-Shaped main reception room enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front, double glazed window to the rear, sliding double glazed patio doors to the rear, brick open fireplace and surrounds, two radiators, TV point, double glazed sliding patio door leads to conservatory.
Conservatory – 19’11 Maximum x 8’4 Maximum
Double glazed construction with sliding double glazed patio door to the rear, windows to both sides and rear overlook the rear garden to fields beyond, light and power connected, radiator.
Kitchen – 12’11 Maximum x 9’6 Maximum
A range of modern fitted kitchen units comprising timber effect laminated work surface, decorative tiled surrounds, inset stainless steel sink bowl and drainer unit, mixer tap over, a range of drawers and cupboards under, space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, space for gas hob and electric oven, inset stainless steel gas hob, a range of matching wall mounted cupboards, integrated fridge and freezer, concealed wall mounted cooker hood extractor fan, ceramic floor tiles, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, uPVC double glazed door to the side.
Door from the entrance hall leads to cloak room.
Cloak Room – 6’1 Maximum x 3’2 Maximum
uPVC double glazed window to the side, low level WC, wall mounted wash basin, tiled splashback, radiator.
Hardwood staircase rises from the entrance reception hall to the first floor landing, half landing radiator, uPVC large double glazed feature stairwell window to the front enjoying a sunny southerly aspect, landing measures 10’3 maximum x 4’2 maximum, ceiling hatch and loft ladder leads to loft storage space, door leads to airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder and immersion heater, pump for power shower, slatted shelving. Doors lead off the landing to the first floor rooms.
Bedroom One – 18’8 Maximum x 9’ Maximum
A generous double bedroom enjoying a light dual aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the front, a sunny southerly aspect with uPVC double glazed window to the rear enjoying views across the fields and rear garden, two electric radiators, fitted bedroom furniture includes double wardrobes, overhead cupboard space, bedside tables, shelved alcoves.
Bedroom Two – 13’6 Maximum x 8’8 Maximum
A second generous double bedroom, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, wall mounted electric radiator.
Bedroom Three – 9’7 Maximum x 9’9 into wardrobe recess
A third double bedroom, uPVC double glazed windows to the front with views across the cul-de-sac, wall mounted electric radiator, doors lead to fitted wardrobe cupboard space.
Family Bathroom – 7’9 Maximum x 6’8 Maximum
A fitted suite comprising fitted low level WC, wash basin in work surface with cupboards under, tiled walls, tiled panelled bath with folding glazed shower screen over, wall mounted electric shower over, uPVC double glazed window to the rear, chrome heated towel rail, wall mounted cabinets, illuminated mirror, heated towel rail.
Outside
This property occupies a generous level plot and gardens extending to just under a quarter of an acre (0.21 acres approximately). At the front of the property there is a substantial front garden and private driveway providing a maximum depth from the head of the cul-de-sac of 62’. The front garden is laid mainly to lawn and boasts a variety of shaped flower beds and borders, well stocked with a selection of mature trees, plants and shrubs. A dropped curb from the head of the cul-de-sac gives vehicular access to a private driveway providing offroad parking for four cars or more, security lighting, driveway leads to single garage.
Single Garage – 18’9 Maximum x 9’5 Maximum
Metal up and over garage door, light and power connected, window to the rear, personal door to the side, rafter storage above, fitted work bench with space for freezer under, wall mounted cupboards.
Timber gate from the driveway area leads to the main rear garden. This huge rear garden has particularly good proportions and is level. It backs on to fields and measures 115’ in width x 93’ in depth maximum. This lovely rear garden is laid mainly to shaped lawn and boasts a variety of well stocked flower beds and borders including a selection of mature plants and shrubs, a variety of mature trees, timber pergola, paved patio area. The rear garden is enclosed by timber fencing and mature hedges, undercover seating area at the rear which is ide
